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BK - 00027 PG those sites must be closed by August 1, 2019. It was stated that during the initial phase of work, the company plans to move approximately 5.1 million tons of ash from the four sites, approximately 30 percent of the total ash stored within 12 — 18 months following approvals and permits from DENR. The ash will be placed in the open clay pits with three layers of liners between the coal ash and the clay using the "best quality materials in the industry." It was noted the sites are subject to strict groundwater monitoring standards set by state regulations. At this time the Board took a 5- minute recess. Upon returning from recess, with all members present, the regular meeting resumed. The Board considered an appointment to the Lee County Rest Home - Nursing Home Advisory Board. Clerk to the Board Gaynell Lee presented two applications for consideration for the vacant - alternate position on said Board. Commissioner Reives moved to appoint both applicants, Ms. Shirley Swann and Mr. Jeremy McClain to the Lee County Rest Home - Nursing Home Advisory Board as alternate members. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Parks, Reives, Smith, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. At this time the Board was presented a power point presentation from Finance Director Lisa Minter in reference to the County's finances for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Ms. Erica Brown from Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs was present and answered questions from the Board. Ms. Hodges complemented Lee County on receiving a clean opinion which means there were no areas of concern found during the audit. No action was taken. The Board considered a Proclamation for Farm -City Week. 4 -H Director Bill Stone introduced Michelle Sellars from the Barn Busters 4 -H Club who gave a presentation in reference to the 2014 Farm -City week activities which will be observed the week of November 21 -27, 2014. The annual Farm -City Banquet will be held Monday, November 24th and the Ladies Farm -City Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3rd. The local observance is co- sponsored by North Carolina Cooperative Extension and the Kiwanis Club of Sanford. Commissioner Smith moved to approve a Proclamation Proclaiming November 21 -27, 2014 as Farm -City Week, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Parks, Reives, Smith, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a request for a Digitalization Project that will allow the Environmental Health Department to come on board with the Energov Electronic Permitting System, convert paper documents to digital, and install equipment in vehicles for mobile technology implementation. IT Director Kyle Edwards stated the Environmental Health Department still relies on paper documents for their functions and daily processes. The proposed project will allow them to integrate with the City's Energov software platform that will digitize their permitting and application processes. The proposal for a partnership with Lee County Industries (LCI) would continue with LCI while allowing them to make space available that is currently occupied by years of paper documents. This would also add a layer of security to their critical records as the paper is the only copy available. Mr. Edwards stated the total start-up of services is $45,417.06, $1,999.00 for Energov annual support and maintenance, and 4